A Season Of Giving

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 20, 2012339 views19 comments

That's what Yosemite Does, just gives and gives. I've never been there when I didn't recieve something I needed. Even if it wasn't a great image. I like this one, and had no real idea what I was going to do when I spied these young Alders from a distance. But once getting there, the leaves in the foreground kind of decided it for me.

This is for sure my favorite time of year. The fall color is peaking around the Sacramento Valley, and there is color everywhere. I can't help but feel a sense of gratitude for the blessings in my life, there are many! It's easy to think this when actually reflecting on it, but seems to be much more difficult to sustain when the "stuff" of life is happening, or getting in the way! This seems to be a big challenge for me these days. I'd like to say thanks to everyone here at NPN for another fun year. I'd also like to wish you all peace, love, and good will during this holiday season!

D800,
24-70mm,
.7sec, F/16

Thanks
Chris

Comments

19 comments

Comment posted by Ken Smith on November 20, 2012 at 11:33 PM

Like golden threads washed by the sun and wind. Textures of grasses and soldier-like saplings stand out. The bright yellows on the horizon add a hint of brilliance...the desire is to see more of them. Lovely tossed out leaves in foreground - seem trapped by fine netting.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on November 20, 2012 at 11:44 PM

The subtle bands of color and textures stand out and really make this work for me Chris. Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on November 20, 2012 at 11:58 PM

super layers and colours, the top half is particularly rich but the leaves in the FG also make it nice. nicely seen.

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on November 21, 2012 at 1:17 AM

Of course I like it Chris! I love all the subtle patterns that make the composition. The few leaves in the fg center are a great element. Color is nice too, I like the rich yellows.

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Comment posted by Rudy Ruberti on November 21, 2012 at 1:57 AM

This has a nice warm glow that I really like. Great fall scene Chris.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on November 21, 2012 at 3:26 AM

Gotta love the golden colors of autumn, the scattered leaves, it has a warm appealing mood, not to many people would have noticed this. I definitely like it, for me the fg leaves brought this together beautifully. Excellent work Chris, and happy holidays to you and yours.
John

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on November 21, 2012 at 6:25 AM

A beautiful intimate scene with the scattered leaves as a lead into the frame. The rich color and detail are sweet.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on November 21, 2012 at 9:23 AM

It's the fallen leaves that really make this image. Coupled with the crisp detail and excellent color they're a real delight. Nice work

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 21, 2012 at 9:23 AM

Chris, This is so very nice! Besides the wonderful light and color there seems to be so much feeling that comes from this picture for me. Excellent work with the comp and I also really enjoy the fine detail and texture this has. Beautiful shot!
Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving and a wonderful Holiday Season!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on November 21, 2012 at 9:29 AM

A time when the centered main subject in a scene works perfectly, Chris. Great colors to this late autumn capture too.

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on November 21, 2012 at 9:52 AM

Great find, Chris. Love the colors with the hint of blue/magenta in the neutral colors.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 21, 2012 at 10:29 AM

Really nice layers of texture and color here, Chris. The leaves do create an anchor for the rest of the scene. And, I like the "v" in your comp.

And, right back at you! Happy Thanksgiving for starters.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on November 21, 2012 at 11:24 AM

Cool...
It's good to see you keep maturing as a photographer and artist, Chris. I always look forward to seeing your posts here.

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on November 21, 2012 at 12:23 PM

A very appealing image to me, Chris. The centered composition adds to the serene character of this scene for me. I enjoy the interplay of colors and layers.

Peter

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on November 21, 2012 at 3:43 PM

A very intimate fall scenic, Chris. I like the lines, textures and colors. Many people would
have walked right by this.

Have a happy Thanksgiving.

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Comment posted by Kyle L. Krause on November 21, 2012 at 7:02 PM

Fabulous find Chris, a very peaceful autumn scene. Nice work! Have a great holiday season.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on November 21, 2012 at 7:21 PM

Gorgeous Chris! I know this little grove! And yes, we also explored it.... stay tuned! ;-) But don't worry, I had a much different take on it. You have a beautiful image here.

Minor nit, I think the sat is just a tad strong, mostly in the middle grasses and not by much. Certainly well within reasonable choice in interpretation.

Not that this matters to your image at hand, but been having a discussion with Preston about these trees. There is a much taller tree in the middle of this grove which I believe is a cottonwood - which are what those leaves on the ground are. The little saplings in the back aren't alder, as I've come to learn. I believe they are some species of Willow. You'll see an image in coming weeks showing a closer look at one of these little trees and they definitely aren't alder. but that's neither here nor there for your image here, which is simply beautiful.

Great compliment from Stan and I concur.

And a Happy Thanksgiving to you, Pat and your family!

Lon

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on November 21, 2012 at 8:02 PM

Thanks everybody!

Lon, I was thinking the color might be a we bit strong myself. But, I figure that's something that helps in a print. I might take it down a tiny bit.

Stan, I think that kind of compliment is probably the nicest kind we hope to hear. Thanks a lot, I do really appreciate it. And thanks to Lon for concurring!

Chris

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on November 23, 2012 at 1:09 PM

Nice eye for spotting this..these compositions can be so difficult to pull over but you've managed to do a great job here. Nicely done!

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